Saturday, February 4, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Second Suspect Arrested in Connection to Lawyer’s Assassination

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 11:29 PM PST

A second suspect is arrested in connection with the high-profile assassination of U Ko Ni, a top legal advisor for the ruling NLD party.

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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Trend of Silence

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 11:18 PM PST

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi remains noticeably silent on human rights issues lately, causing people to question her allegiance to the people.

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This Week in Parliament (Jan. 30-Feb. 3)

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 07:48 PM PST

The fourth regular session of Parliament resumed on Monday with the NLD govt discussing its budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year.

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Business Round Up (February 4)

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 06:44 PM PST

IMF reports economic slowdown, Lashio zinc refinery moves forward, ADB helps boost infrastructure, and concern over foreign worker laws.

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